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0 INTRODUCTION
A positive displacement pump emits a given volume of fluid for each revolution of the
motor. Bellows, double-diaphragm, flexible impeller, gear, oscillating, piston, progressing cavity,
rotary lobe, rotary vane, and peristaltic pumps are all positive displacement pumps.
Dimensional curves which indicate the general shape of the characteristic curves for the
various types of pumps. They show the head, brake horsepower, and efficiency plotted as a percent
of their values at the design or best efficiency point of the pump.
Figure below shows that the head curve for a radial flow pump is relatively flat and that the
head decreases gradually as the flow increases. Note that the brake horsepower increases gradually
over the flow range with the maximum normally at the point of maximum flow.
Figure 1.0 Radial Flow Pump Figure 1.1 The Centrifugal Pump Tank.
Recommendation
There ways to improve the manufacturing process for vacuum casting. Using materials such
as thermoplastics that can be produced in sheet form as the material to be processed should exhibit
high uniform elongation. We can also introduce some fibers reinforcing material to improve strength
and rigidity. The process variations are shown below:
But there are some economic considerations that must be taken such as: